CarVerify

Free Car Check

DWY 4H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWY 4H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,497 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 64,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,085 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DWY 4H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWY 4H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DWY 4H?

You can check the full history of DWY 4H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DWY 4H registered?

DWY 4H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is DWY 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWY 4H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWY 4H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DWY 4H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.